CTET September Notification 2026: Important Dates, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Pattern, Application Fee

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the Central Teacher Eligibility Test CTET September 2026 Exam Notification. Those candidates who are interested in CTET Can Apply Online from 11/05/2026 to 10/06/2026. Candidates should read the CTET 2026 information brochure for all the information related to the CTET exam, like syllabus, eligibility, age limit, fees, Primary and Junior Level, information, and other types of information, and then apply.
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CTET September 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) |
| Exam Name | Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) |
| Edition | 22nd Edition |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Mode | Offline (OMR-Based) |
| Exam Date | 06 September 2026 |
| Papers | Paper I and Paper II |
| Official Website | ctet.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 08 May 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 11 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 10 June 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Correction Window | 15 June to 18 June 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | Two days before the examination |
| CTET Exam Date | 06 September 2026 |
| Result Declaration | By the end of October 2026 (Tentative) |
According to the official notice, if the number of candidates increases significantly, the examination may also be conducted on 05 September 2026.
CTET September 2026 Application Fee
The detailed fee structure has been taken from the previous detailed CTET information bulletin.
| Category | Only Paper I or II | Both Papers I & II |
| General / OBC (NCL) | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 1200/- |
| SC / ST / Differently Abled Person | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 600/- |
GST charges will be extra as applicable by the bank. Fee payment can be made through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
CTET Eligibility
| Post Name | Qualification |
| Primary Teacher (PRT) Level-I | 12th Pass + Diploma in Education (D.Ed.)/ JBT |
| Secondary Teacher (TGT) Level-II | Graduate + Degree in Education (B.Ed/ B.El.Ed) |
CTET September 2026 Exam Pattern
The CTET examination will contain Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Each question carries one mark, and there will be no negative marking.
Paper I Exam Pattern (Classes I to V)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Child Development and Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Environmental Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Paper II Exam Pattern (Classes VI to VIII)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Child Development & Pedagogy | 30 | 30 |
| Mathematics & Science OR Social Studies/Social Science | 60 | 60 |
| Language I | 30 | 30 |
| Language II | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
How to Apply for CTET September 2026
Follow these simple steps to apply online:
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Visit the official CTET website at ctet.nic.in.
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Click on the "Apply Online" link.
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Fill out the online application form carefully.
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Upload your scanned photograph and signature.
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Pay the application fee online.
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Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Final Tip for Candidates
Make sure you have verified all the information before applying. After you have successfully applied through the form, save the confirmation page as proof. Don’t forget to visit the official CTET website frequently for any further notifications regarding the admit card and test date.
Best of luck to all CTET September 2026 aspirants!
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